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Handmade Mother’s Day

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Quick Dish Towels from The Purl Bee.

Sachet Set from Cicada Studio.

Quilted Garden Tote from Alissa for Sew, Mama, Sew.

Hand Print Lavender Sachets from Brenda Ponnay for Alpha Mom.

Framed Silhouettes from The Long Thread.

Lemon Poppyseed Cake from The Long Thread.

Kid’s Artwork Tote Bag from The Long Thread.

Glass Etching Tutorial from Melissa Esplin (link via How about Orange).

Quilted Patchwork Hot Pads from Sew, Mama, Sew.

Decorative Tile Coasters from Curbly.

Pleated Purse from My Spare Time.

Reversible Napkins and Placemats from Handmaiden.

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Craft Green: More Eco-Friendly Tutorials

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Knitted T-shirt Dishcloth from Instructables.

Reusable Snack Bag from We Wilsons.

Phone Book Desk Organizer from Chica and Jo.

Links and Ideas for Recycled T-shirts from Crafting a Green World (pictured: Betz White’s embroidery hoops).

Aluminum Can Flowers from CafeMomStreetTeam.

How to Fuse Plastic Bags from Etsy Labs.

Magazine Reeds Box and Picture Frame from Diane Gilleland (of CraftyPod) for CraftStylish.

Recycling Sweaters for Yarn from Craft Leftovers.

Teacup Lights from Martha Stewart.

Men’s Shirt to Girl’s Dress from made (link via Whipstitch).

50 Fabric Scrap Projects from Tipnut (pictured: Yo-yos from Heather Bailey).

Recycled Fabric Headband from Maya Made.

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Craft Green: Eco-Friendly Tutorials

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In the upcoming week I’ll be writing about eco-friendly crafts in celebration of Earth Day.  So here are some eco-friendly tutorials to get you started.  Look for more upcycled projects and green giveaways throughout the week.

Homemade Paper from Instructables.

Gift Bags from Envelopes from How About Orange.

Plastic Grocery Bag Pom Poms from Creature Comforts.

Junk Mail Paper Beads from The New New.

Girl’s Spring Mini-Tote from Betz White.

Crocheted Tawashi from Linda Permann for Craft Stylish.

Fabric Scrap Bowl from Linda Permann at Craft Stylish.

Recycled Crayons from Make and Takes.

Sweater Skirt from Whip Up.

Recycled Sweater Kid Pants from Green Kitchen.

Magazine Bowl from A Little Hut.

Travel Candle in Recycled Tin from Design Sponge.

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Crafty Round-Up

Some crafty links for this week:

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Ribbon Wallpaper from Studio Ditte (for some inspiration).

Buttercup Bag from Made by Rae.

Re-Purposed Children’s Artwork from Sarah Jane Studios.

Weighted Pincushion from Oh, Fransson! for Sew, Mama, Sew!.

Easter Basket adapted from a Zakka Sewing pattern, from Disdressed.

Natural Looking Birds’ Nest from Dollar Store Crafts.

Fabric Eggs from Retro Mama.

Easter Finger Puppets from The Purl Bee.

Recycled Cardboard Egg Holder from Zakka Life.

And check out the Easter Crafts Round-up at Meet Me at Mike’s for more crafty inspiration.